Annuities are now an option in some 401(k)s, but that doesn't mean they should be included in your retirement plan.

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The U.S. life/annuity (L/A) industry posted a 13% decline in net income to $33.3 billion in 2024, driven partly by a rise in ...

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Annuity sales hit record highs over the past three years but what must the industry to do continue that trajectory?

The U.S. life/annuity (L/A) industry posted a 13% decline in net income to $33.3 billion in 2024, driven partly by a rise in expenses of nearly 15%, according to AM Best. These preliminary results ...

"This was a remarkable year for the US annuity market, with nearly 80% of participating carriers reporting positive growth," Hodgens said. The sales wins weren't quite as equal on a pure dollar basis.